Emotional

Question 1

Infancy (0-2 years old)

Answer 1

• Attachment with primary caregivers for emotional needs
• Cues to signal to the primary caregiver when need have been met, proximity seeking behaviours
• Seperation anxiety and stranger anxiety develops at around 7 months
• Multiple attachments have been formed by one years old

Question 2

Early childhood (3-8 years old)

Answer 2

• Attachment with others continues to be important for comfort, contentment and security
• Development of friendships
• They can express a wider variety of emotions
• Independence increases
• They develop self concept

Question 3

Adolescence (9-18 years old)

Answer 3

• Exploration of identity
• Strong desire for independence leading to conflict with family
• Self concept strengthens
• Self esteem and self image may be challenged
• Feelings and sexual attraction to others
• Peer influence

Question 4

Early adulthood (19-45 years old)

Answer 4

• Full independence
• Self concept and identity may be more stable
• Intimate and loving relationships may develop
• May develop new attachments in children or partners
• Strong sense of security and contentment due to a fulfilling career and loving relationship

Question 5

Middle adulthood (46-65 years old)

Answer 5

• Self concept and identity are usually stable
• Well established intimate and loving relationships
• May develop new attachments in children or partners
• Strong sense of security and contentment due to a fulfilling career and loving relationship

Question 6

Later adulthood (65+ years old)

Answer 6

• Self concept may be affected due to the ageing process and retirement
• May loose confidence
• May lack purpose in life
• May have financial concerns
• May go through bereavement
• May develop new attachments to grandchildren